After I've isolated the boot it's a bit heavier.

Checked the part number for the gas strut and it it with 530N of force.

I've ordered 2 new one with 690N of opening force. The rest of the specs are the same. for lengths, diameter, etc..

Should it be any issues in fitting them?

Edited 6 February, 20206 yr by ccosmin

I think it's fairly straightforward just be gentle with the clips as they can break.

 

Got a link for the uprated ones? Mine a mega weak.

For uk I think it’s this one:

 

https://m.onlinecarparts.co.uk/oenumber/5e5827550.html

 

anyway it seems to be shipping from DE. 

Isn't obvious which ones have 690N force

I'll keep digging.

Sorry, that was the original part. This the the one for 690: AUDI, VAG (4B9827552M). There are several ones. I picked the one with 500mm length and 200mm stroke. 

Hi,

 

My new gas struts arrived over the weekend and it seems they are a bit 2 strong. 

Apparently only 1 new does the job, so now I have left: 530N and right: 590N of power;

Does anyone see any problems here? should I have them synced with 2 600N ones, or it's ok to have them different? 

Thinking about issues on the different force applied just 2 one side....

There might be a bit more torsion between sides but I doubt that will be that noticeable short term. Summer temps could be interesting! The spring rate increases as it gets hotter. Even standard struts have caught me out a few times underestimating how much force needed to close the door some sunny days. There’s a lot less force needed to close on a cold day, though. 

Matched pair of 560 ish?

I would go for a pair of matching force, but if there is no issue having them like this, I would not hurry in searching, buying.. laborious work